WWE Backlash 2002
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Movie Reviews of WWE Backlash 2002
Movie Review: Worth the price of admission for 2 classic matches.
Summary: 4 Stars
Backlash is the event right after Wrestlemania. Sometimes it's better than Wrestlemania,sometimes it's not quite as good. Last year's Backlash was as good as Wrestlemania 18.
This also was the first ppv after the best decision McMahon ever made: Brand Extension. The
Smackdown and Raw brands now may be two totally different style shows, but back then they
were pretty evenly matched. This event had two incredible matches, one a great all-style
match, the other a true high flying and speed classic.
Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri
Typical match from these two, which is very good and exciting. Nothing new here,
Tajiri with his excelent technique and kicks and Billy Kidman an average high-flyer. The
WWE should be careful: while these matches would be considered excellent and ground-breaking
5 years ago, now they are what we come to expect from them. Again, in many people's minds
a definite 5 star, but there is nothing special enough here to even get a 4.
rating: 3 1/2
Scot Hall vs. Bradshaw
[Yawn]... oh, this was a MATCH? How?
Scot Hall is past his past-prime and Bradshaw never had his prime. Two dead
end gimmicks (NWO and APA) collide and stink up your DVD player.
rating: 1/2
Hulk Hogan vs. HHH
If you would have told me back in 2000 that I would be more entertained by watching a
Trish Stratus match than by watching most HHH matches in 2003, I'd probably have laughed at
you and punched you. HHH was in only 4 good/great matches in 2003: of course, Hogan vs.
Helmsley wasn't one of them. Talk about boring and over-long. I guess HHH was trying to
relive all those horrid (yes, horrid) Hulk Hogan matches from his youth. I have never seen
a Hogan singles match that didn't involve me getting up and fixing a glass of orange juice.
"How can it be that bad, Flawless?" How? Ok, want a run down of the match? Alright, here
goes nothing (literally). Lock up. stare. lock up. stare.lock up stare. punch. lock up. stare
and pose. laugh. screw up. lock up. stare. screw up in a lock up. stare. run. Screw up at
staring.
rating: 0
Jazz vs. Trish Stratus
Yes! I really love these matches. Jazz is the best woman wrestler I've seen. I can't wait
until she and Victoria lock horns. Trish Stratus is going to be great someday. This was a good
if short, showing.
rating: 3
Jeff Hardy vs. Brock Lesnar
I guess you've seen a Lesnar match by now. This is a very good and scary squash match
which shows off all of Lesnar's big moves (except for that shooting star press. Just wait).
rating: 3
Kurt Angle vs. Edge
This is Edge and Angle's second ppv match against each other (their first was at King Of The Ring 2001).
As great as that match was, this one is even better. In one of the best matches of the year, Kurt and Edge create some
incredible spots and truly get the crowd behind them. I have a feeling that in a few years these two will be facing each
other in a ppv main event Title match, that one being a match for the ages.
rating: 5
Rob Van Dam vs. Eddie Guerrero
RVD, the best high flyer in the world, and Eddie Guerrer, possibly the best all around wrestler in the world, face
off in the best match of the night, month, and second best match of the year (behind Edge vs. Eddie Guerrero, Smackdown nhb).
It is hard to put this match into words. This was without a doubt the match that relaunched Eddie's career. RVD put on a great
performance, obviously upset about his less than stellar match with William Regal at WM 18. Eddie put RVD through some
excruciating submissions and scientific suplexes. RVD gave out some of the greatest spots of the year. These two would recreate
this match later on Raw, this time with a ladder. It just didn't seem quite the same. Many people only speak of RVD as a
high-flyer. This match showed that he has some great technical counters, but in the end it just couldn't beat the technical
wizard known as Eddie Guerrero.
rating: 5
Stone Cold vs. The Undertaker
These two have tangled so much, what would make someone want to see this over, say, Judgement Day 2001 or Summerslam
1998? Well, not much. This is the worst match the two have had on PAY-PER-VIEW. While not BAD, this match just pales in
comparrison to those brawling classics. The Undertaker's days are getting shorter, and Stone Cold, while still able to put
on great matches, just has lost some of his juice.
rating: 2
Billy & Chuck vs. Al Snow and Maven
Jeez, why did you give Maven a ppv match? He's so green! Al Snow has no character. Billy and Chuck are as lame as it
can get. Not a very good match at all.
rating: 1 1/2
Movie Review: Backlash
Summary: 4 Stars
Backlash was not the greatest ppv but, a good one with some spectacular matches. Lets first start with the DVD extras. First is an interview with Billy Kidman. A Al Snow and Maven interview. Buh Buh Ray Dudly interview. An APA interview. A Trish Stratus interview. A segment on Brock Lesnars impact. And The Big Show vs. Steven Richards & Justin Credible in a handicap match. Now to the ppv.Cruiserweight Championship. Billy Kidman vs. Tajiri. This was a great cruiserwieght championship match with some great looking moves. We see the Japanese Buzzsaw take the title away from Kidman. I give it 10 stars.
Bradshaw vs. Scott Hall. Okay people this wasn't the greatest match on the card but it was very emotional with great fan reaction when Farooq comes out at the begging to help his former partner. Scott Hall beats Bradshaw with the distraction of X-pac. I give it an 8 stars because of the emotion.
Womens Championship. Jazz vs. Trish Stratus. Molly ruins the whole match at the get go. But some how Trish And Jazz put on a better performance then there Royal Rumble match. And I loved the hurricarana move by Trish to Jazz. Jazz retains her title by submission the STF. Shocking good match. I give it an 8.
Jeff Hardy vs. Brock Lesner. In Brocks debut him and Jeff put on a good match and it wasn't all Brock. Jeff hit some of his signature moves like his Corkscrew Moonsault and of course the infamous Swanton Bomb. Brock wins by knocking out Jeff Hardy. I give it an 9.
Edge vs. Kurt Angle. Im going to use the line the put on the back of the dvd which is... Old freinds can sometimes make the best enemies. And what a match did these 2 put on. Like everybody said show stealer, great pace, great chemistry, great intensity, this was just a great match. The german suplex by Edge landed Angle on his head. Kurt wins by the Angle Slam. 10 star match.
Intercontinental Championship. RVD vs. Eddie Guerrero. This was also a great match these 2 gave it there all. This wasn't a 10 star match for the simple fact that we never got to see the best moves of RVD. He never hit his Frog Splash or his Split Legged Moonsault. Eddie Guerrero wins by his Frog Splash. 9 stars.
Number 1 Contender Match. Stone Cold vs. The Undertaker. Ric Flair special guest referee.Most peole said the match was long and which it was but the match itself was funny. Stone Cold
did push ups flipped off The Undertaker the commentary by The King towards Ric Flair was truely funny. It didn't make sense though why they brought out the NWO. Well The Undertake wins
after kicking a chair in Austin's face and Ric Flair counted the 1,2,3 with the foot on the rope. I give this match a 9.
Tag Team Championship. Billy & Chuck vs. Al Snow & Maven.
Yes this was a dissapointment the match itself was boring and pointless. Billy and Chuck wins by pining Maven after a
superkick. I give it a 6 dont ask me why?
Undisputed Championship. HHH vs. Hulk Hogan. I will be honest the match wasn't bad but I dont like Hulk Hogan and the choice of him winning the title was a terrible jesture by the creative team by WWE. Ok now the match took a little while to get started but it finished with a bang with the interference of Y2J and The Undertaker. Hogan wins by a chairshot from The Undertaker
to HHH and a legdrop. OK match wise it gets a 9. I give it an 7 for the simple fact that Hulk Hogan won and he shouldn't have.
Well thats DVD of Backlash. Its worth buying if you don't buy it at least rent it to watch at least once you won't be that dissapointed.In the words of Mick Foley Have A Nice Day.
Movie Review: Mixed Emotions
Summary: 4 Stars
I had mixed emotions about this one. I still gave it four stars because there were some exciting parts that saved it. Tag title match was a dumb idea for a pay per view. And it was silly having Jeff Hardy and Brock go at it this way. Also, sadly, I have to agree with some of what has been said about the World Championship match. I loved Hogan coming back, however it really took the steam out of Triple H's one and only run as the good guy. Which was actually really exciting up until this point. And they ended up having Hogan lose the title to Undertaker the very next month, so this whole thing was really pointless and badly thought out.
Tajiri and Kidman was solid and entertaining. Edge and Angle was totally awesome as usuall. Kurt and Edge stole the show again!
As for the woman's title on this event and all these other pay per views that have been reviewed on here...You people need to lighten up. I know it isn't exactly Angle and Benoit quality or anything, but it is great in comparison to Woman's Wrestling in the old days. And shoot...you get to see two hot babes go at it...How bad could that be? I like the Divas stuff usually. Sometimes they are better than others. And I freely admit they were much better a couple years ago when Lita first came on the scene and all.
So, my opinion is that this is worth it if you were a fan in 2002, and you can find the dvd cheap. I mean...over all 2002 was a great and historically signifigant year for the WWE. And you'll probably want it anyway if you are a Hulkamaniac!!
Movie Review: Lots of Great Action
Summary: 4 Stars
Backlash 2002 was the fallout from Wrestlemania X8. Overall it was a decent event. First of all, Billy Kidman and Tajiri showed the world why the cruiserweight division is the hottest thing in wrestling today as Tajiri tries to regain his title. Scott Hall makes his last WWE P.P.V. appearance as he takes on Bradshaw. Jazz defends her Women's Title in a rematch with Canadian hottie Trish Stratus. "The Next BIG Thing" Brock Lesnar debuts on P.P.V. against Jeff Hardy. Edge goes one on one with Kurt Angle in a definite match of the year candidate. Eddie Guerrero challenges Rob Van Dam for the Intercontinental Title in another classic bout. In a #1 contender match, Stone Cold Steve Austin takes on the Undertaker. Ric Flair serves as the special guest referee. Teacher and student, Al Snow and Maven challenge Billy & Chuck for the Tag Team Titles. In the main event, Triple H defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Hollywood Hulk Hogan. As far as DVD extras are concerned, there are some great backstage interviews with the wrestlers after they competed in their matches. There is also hihglights from the Sunday Night Heat broadcast that was on the air just before the P.P.V. Included is one bonus match which was a handicap match pitting the Big Show against Steven Richards and Justin Credible. With over three hours of action, WWE Backlash 2002 is worth adding to your DVD collection.Movie Review: WWF or WWE Backlash 2002 review
Summary: 4 Stars
The Tajiri-Billy Kidman-Cruiserweight title match was a high-flying,hard-hitting bout and the same goes for the Eddie Guerrero-RVD-IC title match. The Scott Hall-Bradshaw match was not great but pretty good. Both the Jazz-Trish Stratus-Women's title match & the Jeff Hardy-Brock Lesnar match were pretty much one-sided. The Kurt Angle-Edge match was a smash-mouth,high-tech,back-and-forth,high-flying showstealer. The Undertaker-Steve Austin match was a pretty good brawl and could have done better without Ric Flair as guest ref. The World tag team championship match was a solid,high-flying,back-and-forth bout. The HHH-Hulk Hogan-World title match was pretty much a 1980's brawl but still a good/solid bout. I give this PPV a 7 out of 10.